Baker Bits

Hello Baker Families!

As we look forward to November, our school community will be focusing on the Capturing Kids' Hearts character trait of Teamwork. We are excited to see how our students collaborate, support one another, and build stronger connections throughout the building. We are also looking forward to connecting with you during our upcoming parent-teacher conferences on November 11 and 12, which are scheduled directly with your child’s teacher.

Please keep in mind that November 11, 12, and 13 will be half days for all students, with dismissal at 12:00 PM. On these half days, we will still be serving breakfast and lunch. If your child prefers not to have the school's hot lunch options on those days, a cold lunch must be packed and sent with them from home.

Additionally, please note that the last time for Little Car Laps will be on Friday, November 6. We will start this up again in the spring!

We are truly looking forward to another month of learning and growing at Baker with your wonderful children!

Respectfully,

Amanda Nast

You are totally NOTE worthy and we are so thankful for all of the work you do for Baker EVERY day!

We are so proud of our October Students of The Month for showing

how they Self-Direct to their peers, their teachers and others around our school

Congratulations to: Laurence, Amonte, Eden, Ethan, Owen, River, Evelyn, Brooks and Brielle!

• November 4: Picture Retakes
• November 6: LAST Little Cat Laps
• November 11 & 12: 1/2 Day for Students - Conferences to follow - Schedule with teacher
• November 13: 1/2 Day End of 1st Trimester
• November 16: Beginning of 2nd Trimester
• November 19: Dental Clinic (More info coming soon)
• November 20: Report Cards Published 4pm
• November 25-27: No School - Thanksgiving Break

You will see our bright green Clothes Bin in the front East corner of the building.

We raise funds for Baker with each pound of clothing that is put into our bin!

Sophia is the Distinguished Artist for her spider project. This was a fun project for our young artists to show their creativity. Students made large colorful spiders with oil pastels and 3D legs. We made our webs carefully and placed the spiders on just right. Sophia was chosen for her spider because of her beautiful color choices, fun patterns and attention to detail while making this cute playful spider.

Way to go Sophia!

At the end of each trimester, the classroom with the highest average attendance percentage will be recognized for their outstanding attendance.

The winning class will celebrate their achievement with a donut party! #attendancematters

I am excited to share with you my new Health Services page on the district website. This page will serve as a space for accessing medical forms, reminders on district health policy and provide monthly nursing updates. Please check it out!

• Health Care Plans have been updated across the district! If your child has a health concern & you have not received a message from me, please reach out.

• Ensure updated medication administration forms and medical management plans are turned into your child’s office ASAP.

Upcoming Events:

• October 14th - Annual Flu Clinic in partnership with Wayland Village Drug

• Registration forms are due 10/8

• They will be sent home with students next week & are also available online

• November 13th, 16th & 19th - Elementary Dental Clinics

Sarah Sharp-Castillo MPH, BSN, RN

Wayland Union District Nurse

(269)-792-2181 Ext. 3006.

schoolnurse@waylandunion.org

Hand2Hand's MISSION is to deliver nutritious food to students over the weekends and on extended school breaks by mobilizing churches, schools, individuals, and businesses to join together, providing hope and opportunity to thrive.

Use the form below to sign your student up for this opportunity.

Our parent association is great and helps us fund so many fun things during our school year!

Please join for a meeting

If you plan on attending classroom parties or field trips, we require an annual background check to be done. Use the button Below to access the form online. Please send this link to anyone in your family or friend group who might want to be involved this year. We would hate to turn away a dedicated grandparent or other relative!

Teacher or Staff at Baker Elementary - Any and all staff can be reached via email by using the employees last name and first initial. Example - Lindsey Anguilm, school secretary at Anguilml@waylandunion.org

Technology - Any and all questions concerning parent portals (log-ins, passwords, changing information, etc) must be directed to the WUS technology department. You will also want to contact technology with any Ipad concerns, including broken Ipads.

• Technology - helpdesk@waylandunion.org OR call 269-792-6611
  
  

Busing - If you need to change a student's assigned busing routine, you must contact the bus garage. Please follow up any answers or changes made by calling/emailing with the Baker office staff and your child's teacher. These changes are not automatically communicated between the two buildings. It is the parent's responsibility to communicate the change.

• Transportation/Busing - transportation@waylandunion.org OR call 269-792-2262

Food Service - All Free/Reduced Hot Lunch Applications are confidential. If you have questions concerning the WUS food service program, please contact the following:

• Food Service Program - mathisc@waylandunion.org OR call 269-792-3150